One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: How Variations in Color and Size Affect Frequency of Mating Behaviors in Guppies

Sydney Liddell, Lorna King, Raymond Lopez, Michael Cobbs

Abstract


Abstract

When it was noticed that male guppies varied in colors in different parts of a stream, we wanted to know which variations were more attractive.  Using guppy models of various colors, we measured the mating behaviors of male guppies when presented with various options such as difference in color and difference in size (as opposed to the control).


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Acknowledgements

We would like to think Dr. Jason Bruck for compiling all the data from all the lab sections, and for providing a statistical analysis of the data.

References

French, D. P. 2014. Investigating Biology, 2014 Edition. Fountainhead Press, Southlake, Texas


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